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Sony WH-CH500

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User ratings:
64
4.1 out of 5
64 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
1 %
1 stars
1 %
Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
4
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4 editorial reviews
The wireless headphones from Sony are lightweight and do not feel cumbersome at any pointRead more
The Sony WH-CH500 are on-ear headphones with a lightweight but cheap design that are okay for mixed usage. They have good 20-hour battery life and amazing wirele...Read more
There’s no such thing as the perfect pair of headphones for every situation. Depending on if you’re sitting in a quiet room or browsing a crowded department store, you’re going to want a very different pair. The same can be said for if you’re using your headphones for an hour, an afternoon, or all day long. Some headphone designs are capable of providing lasting comfort for much longer than others. For example, ear pad headphones that sit directly on your ears may be comfortable for three or four hours, but for longer times they tend to cause pain by compressingRead more
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Pros

  • They sound great and are comfortable to wear
  • sound excellent
  • are comfortable to wear and are sweatproof and waterproof

Cons

  • The instrument separation is not impressive and the sounds in the high range can come across as a
  • noise it detects
  • no way of using them when the battery is dead

Key specs

  • 20, 20000 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wireless

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Sony WH-CH500 - Pros & Cons

Sony WH-CH500

Pros

  • They sound great and are comfortable to wear
  • sound excellent
  • are comfortable to wear and are sweatproof and waterproof
  • noise-cancelling is very effective and you get 10 hours between charges
  • sound quality is also great
  • sound good with a clear and defined treble
  • sound quality is good and they're comfortable to wear for a long time
  • look stylish and sound excellent
  • the sound quality is great
  • they are stable enough for running
  • good 20-hour battery life and amazing wireless range

Cons

  • The instrument separation is not impressive and the sounds in the high range can come across as a
  • noise it detects
  • no way of using them when the battery is dead
  • Not all wireless headphones have an auxiliary connector
  • heavy booming bass quality
  • plastic neckband design may not be a hit with everyone
  • an on-ear design and are not foldable
  • going wireless invariably involve adding a battery
  • micro USB cord
  • bass is overall overemphasized and muddy
  • inability to produce low-bass frequencies

Sony WH-CH500 - Technical Overview

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30 mm
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140 g
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Sony WH-CH500 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialFerrite
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Dimensions
Weight4.94 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphone
Microphone frequency50 - 8000
Microphone direction typeOmnidirectional
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Features
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyes
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Design
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
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Sound
Sensitivity20 - 20000
Frequency range20 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.18 in
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Connectivity
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
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Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery recharge time4.5 h
Battery life20.0 h
Standby time200.0 h
Charging via USByes

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